Public Perceptions of the Future of Primary Care: My Experience as a Peer Researcher
Public contributor Sadia Mir reflects on their experience as a peer researcher in an NIHR SPCR-funded primary care research project.
How ‘active’ GP surgeries might support better everyday health and care
9 July 2026
New research highlights how initiatives such as the parkrun Practice initiative and the Active Practice Charter could help GP practices promote physical activity while supporting improvements in the quality of patient care
International Perspectives on Deprescribing: Reflections from Montreal 2026
15 May 2026
One of the winners of the 2025 SPCR Travel Bursary, Dr Eloise Radcliffe, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, shares her reflections and key insights from attending the International Conference on Deprescribing in Montreal, Canada.
Developing SUNDIAL: Reflections on the SPCR Seedcorn Career Development Programme
8 May 2026
This reflective blog explores the development of SUNDIAL through the SPCR Seedcorn funding, highlighting collaboration, learning, and supporting early career researchers in primary care.
My Experience as an NIHR Intern: Exploring the Economic Costs Associated with Preterm Birth Complications
17 April 2026
Mursal Ahmadi, one of our NIHR School for Primary Care Research interns, reflects on her internship at the University of Oxford.
PALP-AF: turning “what works” into “what helps” for people living with atrial fibrillation
25 March 2026
Dr Rosina Cross, Dr Sinead McDonagh & Professor Christopher Clark , reflects on the evidence base and patient-led evidence of the SPCR funded PALP-AF programme for the last 18 months.
Women’s lived experiences of nipple shields to support breastfeeding
9 March 2026
Rebekah Burrow and Dr Emily McFadden at the University of Oxford, reflect on how women’s lived experiences have been essential in making this project relevant and impactful.
My experience as an NIHR SPCR intern with the MODE study
6 March 2026
Yael Berenblut, one of our NIHR School for Primary Care Research interns, reflects on how her internship with the MODE study team at Queen Mary University of London introduced her to cancer research and strengthened her interest in a future combining medicine and research.
Beyond Methods: What TUTOR-PHC taught me about Interdisciplinary Research, Leadership and Impact
10 February 2026
Rosina Cross, one of our SPCR Trainees, reflects on her TUTOR-PHC programme visit based at Western University in Canada.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Dr Ali Albasri and Dr Cini Bhanu
28 November 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr Ali Albasri, formerly from the University of Oxford, and Dr Cini Bhanu from the University College London. This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
The MODE Study “One Sheet of Paper” Analysis Day
18 November 2025
Funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR), the MODE Study, led by Sarah Price at the University of Exeter, explores how interim diagnoses develop and when they may delay cancer diagnosis.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Professor Derek Kyte and Professor Jaspal Tagger
31 October 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Professor Jaspal Tagger the University of Nottingham and Professor Derek Kyte from the University of Worcester. This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Professor Adam Geraghty and Professor Nathan Davies
1 October 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Professor Nathan Davies the Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Dr Adam Geraghty from the University of Southampton . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
Learning from each other: Insights from a public co-applicant collaboration in primary care research
As part of an SPCR-funded study, Louise Ting and Charlotte Archer reflect on working together to explore the benefits and challenges of remote consulting for anxiety and depression in primary care
Public perceptions of the future of Primary Care
8 September 2025
In this blog post Jessica Drinkwater and Sarah Skyrme discuss 'Public perceptions of the future of Primary Care' and the first workshop for public contributors getting involved with SPCR 737 award.
Mapping cultural sector activities for older people from global majority backgrounds in the UK: learnings from the TOUS study
3 September 2025
In this blog, Debra Westlake and Stephanie Tierney from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (University of Oxford) reflect on identifying what cultural activities are offered for older people in the UK from global majority backgrounds.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Professor Evangelos Kontopantelis and Professor Helen Atherton
23 July 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Professor Evangelos Kontopantelis from the University of Manchester and Professor Helen Atherton from the University of Southampton . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Dr Grace Turner and Dr Jane Vennik
30 June 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr Grace Turner from the University of Birmingham and Dr Jane Vennik from the University of Southampton . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
From Bristol to Milan: A PhD journey through AI, ultrasound & espresso
In this blog post, Kerstin Nothnagel reflects on her journey from Bristol to Milan, exploring AI, ultrasound, and the research culture that shaped her PhD experience.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Dr Bethan Treadgold and Dr Sophie Orton
3 June 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr. Bethan Treadgold from the University of Exeter and Dr. Sophie Orton from the University of Nottingham . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
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New Accessible Film Raises Awareness of Suicide and Self-harm in People with Learning Disabilities
23 July 2026
A new accessible short film showcases scoping work led by Dr Magdalena Mikulak at Lancaster University, funded by the Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, exploring suicide and self-harm in people with learning disabilities.
July 2026 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
20 July 2026
The July 2026 edition of our NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding
SPCR-funded fellowship research highlights challenges with digital end-of-life planning
20 July 2026
A new NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) study examines the implementation of Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems (EPaCCS) and identifies important lessons for improving coordinated end-of-life care.